As the winter chill sets in, there's nothing better than cozying up with warm, comforting meals. These 26 dump-and-cook recipes are perfect for busy days, allowing you to throw everything into a pot or slow cooker and let it do the work for you. Enjoy hearty dishes that will fill your home with warmth and make mealtime a breeze.
Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken is a tasty twist on the classic Mississippi Pot Roast, featuring ranch seasoning, gravy mix, pepperoncini peppers, and butter. This dish is tangy and pairs perfectly with plain white rice.
Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese
Baked Mac and Cheese is super simple to prepare. In just 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes in the oven, you can enjoy a delicious one-pan dish loaded with Cheddar and Gruyere cheese.
Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup
This soup is perfect for anyone who enjoys stuffed peppers. It's a filling meal, especially when served with cheese and breadsticks.
Crockpot Enchiladas
Crockpot enchiladas are a simple mix of ground beef, veggies, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, and cheese, all cooked together in the slow cooker. This is a great dish for weeknight family dinners or when you want to prepare meals ahead of time.
Baked Cod in Foil
These baked cod packs are easy to prepare and full of flavor, taking just 5 minutes to get ready. With cod, tomatoes, potatoes, and lemon all cooked together, this is a simple and satisfying dinner option.
Cowboy Stew
Cowboy Stew is a great choice for feeding a crowd with minimal effort. It's loaded with ground beef, smoked sausage, potatoes, beans, and veggies, making it a filling meal that everyone will enjoy.
Chicken Butternut Squash Soup
This chicken soup is simple to prepare and everything cooks in one pot. The winter squash brings a nice warmth, making it feel like a cozy fall meal.
Slow Cooker Lamb
Lamb cooked in a slow cooker is a fantastic way to enjoy this meat, as you can simply toss everything in and let it cook. In just 4 hours, you'll have tender, juicy lamb with a rich, creamy sauce that's perfect over rice or with some crusty bread.
Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake
This dish features plenty of chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will fill you up. It's perfect for cold weather and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.
Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole
Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole features tater tots with a southwestern twist and plenty of cheese. This dish is perfect for cozy nights when you want something warm and filling.
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake
This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is quick to prepare and ready in under an hour. It's packed with spicy buffalo sauce, hidden spinach, and plenty of cheese, making it a tasty option for a weeknight dinner.
Slow Cooker Mexican Bubble Up Casserole
This Mexican Bubble Up Casserole is a cozy dish packed with all the delicious flavors of a classic Mexican pizza. With just five simple ingredients, it’s an easy meal that your family will love.
Pizza Baked Butter Beans
Pizza baked beans are a quick and easy meal for busy weeknights. Just combine some canned beans with pizza sauce and your favorite toppings, then bake for a cozy dinner that pairs well with crusty bread, all in just 30 minutes.
Crockpot Mexican Casserole
This crockpot Mexican casserole is packed with all the delicious flavors you love. It's a simple and affordable option for busy nights when you want something hearty and satisfying.
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs & Sweet Potatoes
This comforting and filling recipe is perfect for cold weather. It uses simple pantry ingredients and is ready in just 30 minutes.
Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Veggies
This sheet-pan dinner is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something simple. With just a little chopping to begin, everything cooks together with chicken, veggies, and plenty of sauce for a delicious meal.
Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Bacon & Mushrooms
This simple meal uses just 8 ingredients and is perfect for a cozy dinner any night. With tender gnocchi, crispy bacon, hearty mushrooms, and crunchy pine nuts, it’s a dish that everyone will love.
Chicken & Dumplings
This is a simple take on a classic comfort food that cooks all day in the crockpot. It's a delicious option for chilly days.
Slow Cooker Nacho Soup
This Nacho Soup is a warm and comforting dish that brings all the great flavors of nachos into a hearty bowl. With ground beef, Rotel, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning simmered together in a crock pot, it’s perfect for chilly days.
No-Boil Ravioli Casserole
This dish is incredibly easy to prepare. With just four ingredients and some ready-made items, you can have it ready in 5 minutes and on the table in under 40.
Baked Lamb Chops & Veggies
This sheet pan meal is a simple way to enjoy lamb without the stress of overcooking it. The lamb chops cook in the flavorful juices from the vegetables, resulting in tender meat that is delicious.
Crockpot Mac and Cheese
This Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is creamy and simple to prepare. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it cook on low, with no need to cook the pasta beforehand.
Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie
Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie is a cozy dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. It combines ground beef, carrots, peas, and mashed potatoes for a hearty meal that's easy to prepare.
Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake
This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, perfect for a cozy meal. It's a simple and satisfying option for chilly days.
Gorgonzola Mac and Cheese
This cheesy mac and cheese is made in just one dish, so there's no need to pre-cook anything. With mozzarella and gorgonzola, it’s a simple and comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly days.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
This creamy chicken and rice soup is incredibly simple to make. It's made with carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, chicken, rice and a variety of spices, and finished off with cream. Pair this with grilled cheese or crusty bread for dinner on a cold evening!
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